Device for sharpening barbers&#39; scissors, shears and the like



Nov. 19, 1957 E. E. DEPUTY DEVICE FOR SHARPENING BARBERS SCISSORS,SHEARS AND THE LIKE Filed April 10, 1957 1 EED u i mvEmofi r I IATTORNEYS United States Patent DEVIQE FOR SHARPENING BARBERS SCISSORS,SHEARS AND THE LIKE Elijah E. Deputy, Gleumoore, Pa., assiguor ofone-half to Charles E. Deputy, York, Pa.

Application April 10, 1957, Serial No. 651,942

4 Claims. (Cl. 51-214) This invention relates to a device designed forsharpening scissors, shears or the like, the primary object of theinvention being to provide a sharpening device of this character whereinthe sharpening element is in the form of a steel bar, file or bar ofCarborundum over which the blade of the scissors or tool to be sharpenedis moved, during the sharpening operation.

Another important object of the invention is to provide a device of thischaracter including a base and a support in the form of a roller mountedon said base, and over which the blade being sharpened is moved, guidingthe blade over the sharpening bar to insure the accurate sharpening ofthe blade.

Another object of the invention is to provide means for adjustablymounting the roller support, so that the roller may be held in aninclined position in supporting the blade at the desired position withrespect to the sharpening bar, for accurate sharpening of a blade of aparticular shape and size.

A further object of the invention is to provide a base and a stationarysharpening member supported in parallel relation with a roller guidemeans mounted on the base and design for vertical adjustment withrespect to the base, so that the sharpening member may be adjusted tovarious angles as required for a particular use.

With the foregoing and other objects in view which will appear as thedescription proceeds, the invention consists of certain novel details ofconstruction and combinations of parts hereinafter more fully describedand pointed out in the claims, it being understood that changes may bemade in the construction and arrangement of parts without departing fromthe spirit of the invention as claimed.

Referring to the drawing:

Figure 1 is a plan view of a sharpening device, constructed inaccordance with the invention.

Figure 2 is a transverse sectional view taken on line 2-2 of Figure 1.

Figure 3 is a sectional view taken on line 3-3 of Figure 1.

Referring to the drawing in detail, the sharpening device comprises abase indicated generally by the reference character 5, the basepresenting a flat supporting surface from which rises a flange 6disposed adjacent to one edge thereof, which flange is formed with a cutout portion 7 for the reception of a bolt 8.

The bolt 8 provides a support for the abrasive bar 9 of Carborundum orsteel, the length of the abrasive member being equal to the width of thebase, so that when positioned for sharpening a blade, the wide abrasivesurface will be presented for contact by the blade.

The bolt 8 extends through an opening disposed intermediate the ends ofthe abrasive member 9, and the threaded end of the bolt receives thewinged nut 10, whereby the abrasive member may be moved into closecontact with the inner surface of the flange 6 to hold the abrasivemember against movement during the sharpening operation.

as better shown by Figure 3 of the drawing, the slot or cut out portion7 extends inwardly from the upper edge of the flange an appreciabledistance so that the abrasive member 9 may be adjusted vertically withinthe slot to adapt the device for use in sharpening blades of varioussizes and shapes.

Extending transversely of the base 5, is a bar 11 which is formed withupstanding ends 12 which are slotted at 13 to receive the ends of therod 14 that is held in position by means of the wing nut 15 threaded onone end of the rod, the opposite end of the rod being formed into a loopagainst which the washer 17 engages, the washer 17 being disposedagainst the outer surface of the upstanding end 12 adjacent thereto.

The rod 14 provides a support for the roller 18 which provides a supportfor the blade being sharpened, as the blade is moved or reciprocatedover the upper edge of the abrasive member 9.

Due to the construction of the guide roller 18, it will be obvious thatthe roller may be adjusted vertically so that the blade to be sharpenedmay be adjustedto the desired angle for sharpening purposes.

Spaced ears 19 extend from one edge of the base 5, and are formed withslots 20 for the reception of screws or bolts in securing the base to asupporting surface.

While I have shown spaced ears for the reception of securing means, itis to be understood that the device may be conveniently held in one handwhile the other hand operates the blade over the roller and abrasivemember to accomplish the sharpening of the blade.

From the foregoing it will be seen that due to the construction shownand described, I have provided a sharpening device which may beconveniently used with a degree of accuracy, by persons unfamiliar withmechanics, and wherein the blade being sharpened may be moved and guidedover the abrasive member due to the construction of the roller, and theblade properly sharpened.

Having thus described the invention:

What is claimed is:

1. A sharpening device comprising a base, a transversely disposed barmounted on the base, upstanding ends formed on the bar, said ends havingslots: extending downwardly from the upper edges thereof, a rod disposedwithin said slots, a roller mounted on said rodl providing a guide for ablade being sharpened, and a vertically adjustable abrasive membersupported on said base in parallel relation with said rod over which ablade movble over the roller is moved.

2. The subject matter as claimed in claim 1, and mechanism for effectingvertical adjustment of said abrasive member.

3. A sharpening device comprising a base, spaced slotted upstandingmembers mounted adjacent to the side edges of said base, a rod supportedwithin the slots, a roller mounted on said rod and disposed between saidupstanding members, providing a guide, and a vertically adjustableabrasive bar mounted in parallel relation with said roller over which ablade being sharpened and movable over said roller, operates.

4. A sharpening device comprising a base, a transversely disposed rollermounted on said base at a point intermediate the front and rear edges ofthe base, a flange formed at one end of said base, said flange having acut out portion extending downwardly from the upper edge thereof, anabrasive bar, a bolt extending through said abrasive bar and disposedwithin said cut out portion of the flange, and a wing nut on said boltadapted to move said abrasive bar into close engagement with said flangeholding said bar stationary for contact by the blade being sharpened andmovable over said roller.

No references cited.

